Patient Support Assistant for Acute Care of the Elderly
6 days ago
Job Summary
As a Patient Support Technician in our Acute Care of the Elderly unit, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Your primary responsibility will be to assist the Registered Nurse in meeting the basic needs of our patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal hygiene needs, including bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
- Support patients with nutrition and feeding needs, including assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
- Help patients with ambulation needs, including dangling, walking, walking with assistive devices, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Meet patients' elimination needs, including assisting with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using a urinal.
- Accurately monitor inputs and outputs, and complete and document patient vital signs, including assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETC02.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant course.
- Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant, or related experience preferred.
- One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Current CPR Heartsaver certification required.
- Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification, or higher preferred.
- Candidates must successfully complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Work Environment
This is a night shift position in our Richland facility, with opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
About Prisma Health
Our vision is to transform healthcare for the benefit of the communities we serve. We are committed to providing exceptional care and service to our patients, and we are seeking talented individuals like you to join our team.
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